I Live My Life Three Inches At A Time 

Arguably, the most recognizable quote from the movie "The Fast and the Furious" is when Dominic Toretto tells Brian O'Conner, "I live my life a quarter mile at a time." If I were to apply that to my world, I would say that I live my life three inches at a time. Those three inches represent the highest threshold that I can roll over in my wheelchair to get into doorways, etc. on my own.  

Why New Injuries Have It Better Than We Did 

When I found myself a new quadriplegic in 1993, I was told the resources and equipment available to me were the best yet. But that was 18 years ago, and a lot has changed since then. People injured now have access to so much more.

Can't Study Abroad? Make A Documentary 

Having your dreams of studying abroad dashed is something college wheelchair users go through. But Reid Davenport, a college senior with CP, will be in Europe for three weeks and will document the rampant inaccessibility there.

Podcast - Jennifer Longdon, An Advocate With Heart 

In episode #81 of No Free Rides, Tiff's joined by Jennifer Longdon, a fighter of a paraplegic. Hear her take on everything from accessible realty and passe attitudes toward disabilities, to bringing diversity to Project Runway.

Independence. When you live with a disability, you strive for this more than anything else. You will do anything in your power to achieve even a small portion of what independence can deliver. Still, the fact remains that if you live with any type of disability, part of your independence has been taken away from you. The major question is not necessarily how much independence you have or can achieve, but what is possible with the help or assistance of others. We can all be stubborn from time to time, wanting to do whatever we possibly can by ourselves, alone. Trust me, I know. I may be one of the poster-children for stubbornness. However, I have also learned in my 26 years of being paralyzed and living with a disability that "asking for help" is one of the most empowering acts one can experience. It's not easy, but it sure is liberating.   

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